My first fill!

[07hope 12]

Yay! I was down 5 more lbs and I got my first fill. I am 7 weeks into my journey and I am down 26lbs. I'm excited but I need to get myself moving more and working out. The fill was not painful at all. I'm on liquids for the next 24 hours. What should I expect?

[GuyMontag 1,264]

Well sometimes fills make a big difference and sometimes no difference at all. Surprisingly, sometimes fills don't really kick in for up to a week. Basically, just take things easy. Chew your food well once you are on solids again and you might even consider trying mushies before you go full blown solids. I usually do a liquid meal like a Protein Shake, then a mushie meal, and finally a solid meal to test the effectiveness of a new fill. Good luck!

[Faith-ster 35]

I am almost 4 weeks post op and down 21.5 pounds! I get my first fill a week from today... and I am a little nervous i must say but your statement that it didnt hurt helps!

[pattylu7 3]

Congrats on doing so great! I had my surgery June 11, lost 27 pounds so far and got my first fill yesterday. The fill was not as bad as I expected. A little uncomfortable but not painful so I was relieved. Getting my surgery was the best decision I ever made and I am so happy. Not only am I fitting into clothes better but I have more energy and feel so much better. Also my skin has been so much better and that wasn't something I expected. Good luck to all of you :-)

[zaknjordansmom 35]

I had my first fill eleven days ago and feel less restriction now than before my fill, when I was empty??? Oy feeling frustrated

[GuyMontag 1,264]

As you lose weight and your stomach becomes leaner the band can feel looser. This happened to me often when I would get a fill, lose weight, then 'lose' restriction. As you continue to lose weight and get fills this will happen less frequently until you find a good balance and reach your green zone.